January 19th, 2024 - Today, New York City indie-country rockers Divining Rod are elated to share their The House Will Always Win EP, available now across music platforms via Kilipaki Records. The EP itself comes after singles “Days Of Rum And Roses” and “King Of The Night”..

Lead single "King Of The Night" combines a vocal performance that's full

January 19th, 2024 - Today, New York City indie-country rockers Divining Rod are elated to share their The House Will Always Win EP, available now across music platforms via Kilipaki Records. The EP itself comes after singles “Days Of Rum And Roses” and “King Of The Night”..

Lead single "King Of The Night" combines a vocal performance that's full of confidence and force with dynamic chords and soulful production to create a blues rock gem. An ode to carefree youth and playful lust, "Days Of Rum And Roses" is a joyful antidote to somber stocktaking caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The track evokes Son Volt and Uncle Tupelo with rumbling guitars and vibrant red rock energy.

"Ballad Of A Black Widow" concerns a deadly marriage in which both the deceased and the living are sympathized with.

A breakup from differing perspectives is explored in "This Is The End". There is a first one that recounts events from the perspective of a toxic male. A more truthful version of events is told in the second account. It's like a breakup song version of 'Roshomon'.

An off-strip casino scene in Las Vegas is the setting of "The House Will Always Win", which focuses on a doomed romantic relationship between two gamblers. This song was written during a vulnerable time in Furtado's life, and is arguably one of his saddest tracks.

Divining Rod's latest EP was crafted during the same sessions as their previous EP, Santa Monica And Other Golden Classics. Divining Rod headed into the studio after a month-long residency on New York's famed Circle Line and recorded 12 songs mostly live. With very minor overdubs, the group recorded everything in one room without click tracks or other modern conveniences. A reference to Las Vegas' Hawaiian population, where band frontman Miyuki Furtado's parents retired, The House Will Always Win speaks of the affordability and accessibility of the city. Despite being a fun town, Miyuki sees a sense of sadness and desperation in the city.

Divining Rod - The House Will Always Win EP Tracklisting:

1- Days Of Rum And Roses 2- King Of The Night 3- Ballad Of A Black Widow 4- The House Will Always Win 5- This Is The End